MA Early College Community of Practice

Massachusetts Early College Community of Practice Resource Site

Massachusetts Early College provides a structured program of study and supports that increases college success and career readiness while prioritizing students historically underserved in higher education.

Pathway2Careers, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Schools and Department of Higher Education, provides technical assistance, coaching, and resources for Massachusetts Early College designees, those pursuing designation, and prospective partnerships. You will find information about upcoming events, designation criteria and requirements, the phased designation process, Early College resources specific to the Commonwealth, and many other supportive resources and tools on this resource site.

Upcoming Events

10 Jul

FY27 0460 Early College Support Grant for Designated Programs Due on Friday, July 17, 2026

07/10/2026 - 07/17/2026    
All Day
The FY27 0460 Early College Support Grant has been posted and is now available in GEMS. Applications are due Friday, July 17th, 2026. Please note that this new due date is not reflected in [...]
11 Jul

Annual Reports Now Available - Due September 30

07/11/2026 - 09/30/2026    
5:00 pm
The Early College Annual Report is available on Alchemer and will be due on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5PM. The Annual Report is intended for programs designated in fall 2025 or earlier. The Alchemer link along with [...]
18 Aug

Last Opportunity to claim all funds and submit the FER (Financial Expenditure Report)

08/18/2026    
12:00 am
The LAST opportunity to claim all funds AND to submit the FER (Financial Expenditure Report) for ALL grants ending on June 30th is August 18th, [...]
18 Aug

PL Session 1: Partnering for Equitable Access (Required)

08/18/2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning and optional support workshop sessions.  The first hour of this session is required. The [...]
01 Sep

Planning Phase Support Workshop (optional)

09/01/2026    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional support workshops. Support Workshops are from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
15 Sep

PL Session 2: Scaffolded Pathways for Success (Required)

09/15/2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional support workshops. The first hour of the session is required. The [...]
29 Sep

Planning Phase Support Workshop (optional)

09/29/2026    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional support workshops. Support Workshops are from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
13 Oct

PL Session 3: Supporting Every Student​ (required)

10/13/2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional support workshops. The first hour of the session is required. The [...]
27 Oct

Planning Phase Support Workshop (optional)

10/27/2026    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional support workshops. Support Workshops are from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
10 Nov

PL Session 4: Evaluation & Systems for Results​ (required)

11/10/2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional coaching workshops. The first hour of the session is required. The [...]
17 Nov

Planning Phase Support Workshop (optional)

11/17/2026    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional support workshops. Support Workshops are from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
01 Dec

Webinar: Are You Ready to Submit?​ (required)

12/01/2026    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Click HERE to register for the series of required professional learning sessions and optional coaching workshops.

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